Robots of all shapes and sizes skied, and in some cases tumbled, down a course at the Welli Hilli ski resort

'I heard the Alpine skiing has been postponed again due to wind conditions. That's a pity,' said Lee Sok-min, a member of the winning TAEKWAN-V team.

'Robots are doing fine here,' he said.

The teams had to meet specific requirements for entering a ski-bot.

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The bots had to be more than 50 centimetres in height, stand on two 'legs' with joints resembling elbows and knees, have an independent power system and use skis and poles.

The robots were equipped with camera sensors to detect the blue and red flagpoles in their path and turn as they raced down a beginner's hill.

Robot Tae Kwon V skies during the Ski Robot Challenge at a ski resort in Hoenseong, South Korea. 'I heard the Alpine skiing has been postponed again due to wind conditions. That's a pity,' said Lee Sok-min, a member of the winning TAEKWAN-V team

While Alpine skiers fought high winds at the Pyeongchang Games on Monday, there were no such problems for robots competing in their own ski challenge

Robot Rudolph skies during the Ski Robot Challenge at a ski resort in Hoenseong, South Korea, February 12, 2018. 'I think in the future robots will have their own Winter Games on the sidelines of the Olympics held by humans,' said organiser Kim Dong-uk

Eight robotics teams from universities, institutes and a private company competed for a $10,000 prize in the Ski Robot Challenge

The bots had to be more than 50 centimetres in height, stand on two 'legs' with joints resembling elbows and knees, have an independent power system and use skis and poles. Robot Alexi is pictured here

Robot TiBo takes part in the Ski Robot Challenge. The robots were equipped with camera sensors to detect the blue and red flagpoles in their path and turn as they raced down a beginner's hill

Robot TiBo skis during practice at the Ski Robot Challenge at a ski resort in Hoenseong, South Korea, February 12. They showed hust how close they are to competing one day against humans

'I'm amazed that the robots recognise the flags as they can ski down while avoiding them,' said 12-year-old spectator Son Ki-ryong.

Teams were awarded points for the number of flagpoles avoided and the fastest time to the finish line.

The competition took place at Welli Hilli ski resort, about an hour's drive west of Pyeongchang

Robot TiBo takes part in the Ski Robot Challenge at Hoenseong. The challenge is the latest robot-centred event to take place at the Pyeongchang Olympics

Organisers said they held the challenge to promote South Korea's robotic technology during the Olympics

'I'm amazed that the robots recognise the flags as they can ski down while avoiding them,' said 12-year-old spectator Son Ki-ryong. Pictured here is robot Alexi

Organisers said they held the challenge to promote South Korea's robotic technology during the Olympics.

'I think in the future robots will have their own Winter Games on the sidelines of the Olympics held by humans,' said organiser Kim Dong-uk.

The challenge is the latest robot-centred event to take place at the Pyeongchang Olympics, after a humanoid robot 'HUBO' helped to carry the torch in December.

A robot skis during practice as a team member holds on to it using a leash at the Ski Robot Challenge at a ski resort in Hoenseong, South Korea, February 12, 2018

A robot crashes during the Ski Robot Challenge at a ski resort in Hoenseong, South Korea. The majority managed to stay upright and even slalom between the posts

Robot Rudolph takes part in the Ski Robot Challenge at a ski resort in Hoenseong, South Korea. Organisers said they held the challenge to promote South Korea's robotic technology during the Olympics